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In New Jersey, we want to make sure you and your family have access to affordable groceries and health care without fear. The new Public Charge final rule from the federal government may apply to you, and this quick guide can help you make informed decisions for your family.
NJ Department of Human Services Phil Murphy, Governor Sheila Oliver, Lt. Governor Carole Johnson, Commissioner
NEW JERSEY FOR ALL
THESE IMMIGRANTS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO PUBLIC CHARGE AND SHOULD USE PUBLIC BENEFITS AS NEEDED
DOES PUBLIC CHARGE APPLY TO YOU?
THESE IMMIGRANTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC CHARGE
YOU HAVE A GREEN CARD (Unless you are traveling out of the country for more than 6 months or have certain criminal convictions) YOU ARE A REFUGEE OR ASYLEE YOU ARE APPLYING FOR OR ALREADY HAVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STATUSES: U.S. CITIZENSHIP, T OR U VISA, ASYLUM, REFUGEE, SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE, VAWA SELF-PETITIONER YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A GREEN CARD (LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS)* YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A VISA OR VISA EXTENSION (SUCH AS TOURIST OR STUDENT VISA) OR A CHANGE OF STATUS* This is not intended as legal advice. Public Charge is a federal policy and does not reflect the views of the State of New Jersey.
Not all benefits are considered a public charge. Learn more about which benefits are included
*Check with a legal services provider
The Public Charge final rule went into effect on February 24, 2020 and will apply to applications submitted on or after that date. If you are unsure if this applies to you or a family member, please contact a legal services
- provider. For more information, visit nj.gov/humanservices